Asbestos is a hazardous material, this much you probably know. It can cause Mesothelioma. However, did you know that you need special licenses to remove and dispose of this specific mineral fiber? Disposing of asbestos without the proper licensing is illegal. Asbestos removal is a major job that should only be completed by a knowledgeable [...]

Asbestos is known for its ability to go undetected. We cannot see the small fiber and symptoms take decades to show themselves, so it is hard to tell if your home contains this hazardous mineral. It is also almost impossible to know if you have been exposed until it is too late. Specialized testing should [...]

Asbestos is all over the news and has become a major talking point. Colorado Hazardous Environmental gets asked a lot of questions about asbestos, but one of the main ones is this. Is it okay to leave the asbestos that is inside my home or business? You should always have asbestos removed from the property. [...]

Commercial buildings and asbestos-containing materials go hand in hand. Most older commercial buildings contain the substance. Asbestos has been used since the beginning of time, as it is a naturally occurring fiber. People found how strong and fire resistant it was, and have used it ever since. Some newer commercial buildings still contain fibers. Asbestos [...]

Asbestos testing isn’t new, testing for asbestos has been around for a while. Until recently, asbestos wasn’t considered to be a major problem. Now that people are becoming sick from asbestos-related illnesses, you are seeing more information in the media about this hazardous substance. Fibers composed of this mineral were used in many construction materials [...]

Asbestos is known for how dangerous it is. However, for many decades it was used as a miracle fiber for construction materials throughout the United States. It wasn’t until recently, asbestos was discovered to be very hazardous to your health. Asbestos exposure is a real concern. Once ingested, asbestos fibers will lie dormant for years [...]

Asbestos-containing materials are still in some construction materials used in the United States. Asbestos-containing materials aren’t as widespread as they were decades ago, but they do still exist. The mineral is still hazardous to your health and can cause cancer and death. Colorado Hazardous Environmental has some information to keep you and your family safe. [...]

Did you know that there are several different types of asbestos in the world? Most people do not realize this, but all asbestos is hazardous to your health. Colorado Hazardous Environmental is here to explain the different types so that you have better knowledge of the dangers of asbestos exposure. There are two main categories [...]

Purchasing a home is a major life milestone. Your home is a place where you should feel safe. It is where you will have children and grow old. Finding the perfect home can be hard, but once you find it, you will know. After finding your home, what are some things you should do? The [...]